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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,947.76, 7,422.72 and 1,660.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,947.76, 7,422.72 and 1,660.77 is: 2,491.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,947.76 : 7,422.72 = 1,660.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,947.76/7,422.72 = 1,660.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,947.76x = 7,422.72 × 1,660.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,947.76x = 12,327,430.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,327,430.69/4,947.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,491.52

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